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Welcome to the Maritime SoftwareHub Podcast, where we explore the people, ideas, and technologies shaping the future of the maritime, commodities, and energy industries. Hosted by former shipbroker and talent acquisition leader Callum Beaumont, Founder of Cordell Beaumont.

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August 19, 202637 min

Ep 83: TidalIQ | From Seafarer to Maritime Tech Founder

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Andrew Balfour, Founder of TidalIQ, about his journey from seafarer to first-time tech founder and what that path has taught him about the gap between how maritime professionals experience regulation and how the industry has historically tried to solve it. They explore what the growing emissions regulatory burden actually looks like for shipowners on the ground, and where the biggest friction points remain around EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and emissions management today. Andrew shares what led him to turn those challenges into TidalIQ, what the product does, and the problem it is built to solve. The conversation also covers the realities of making the leap from experienced maritime professional to technology founder, including what he has learned along the way and the unique challenges of bringing a new product into an industry with long buying cycles and deep operational complexity. If you would like to learn more or reach out to Andrew directly, you can visit TidalIQ at www.tidaliq.co.uk or connect with him via LinkedIn. ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.

July 15, 202621 min

Ep 82: GeoServe | From Shipbroking to Maritime SaaS: A Broker's Perspective on Tech

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Brian Jaffa, Sales and Business Growth Manager at GeoServe, about his journey from shipbroking into the world of maritime SaaS and the perspective that background gives him on how the industry is evolving. Brian shares how working both sides of shipping shapes the way he sees the maritime software landscape changing, and why broking remains one of the most untapped spaces for AI and automation. Looking ahead, Brian offers his view on the biggest shifts coming for brokers and the wider industry, along with practical advice for anyone navigating a similar move from the operational or broking side into tech. If you would like to learn more, you can visit GeoServe at geoserve.co.uk or reach out to Brian directly via LinkedIn. ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.

June 24, 202630 min

Ep 81: Tocaro Blue | Defining the Perception Segment with Breanna Clemmons, Marketing Specialist

Season 6 is here! We're kicking things off with a deep dive into one of the most exciting frontiers in maritime tech: autonomous and unmanned vessels. In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Breanna Clemmons, Marketing Specialist at Tocaro Blue, about her transition into marketing within the maritime technology sector and what drew her to the unmanned and autonomous vessel space. Breanna shares how customer conversations and market feedback feed directly into the product roadmap, including the thinking behind the company's recently launched camera product and the market need it addresses. The discussion turns to how Tocaro Blue balances digital marketing with in-person engagement at trade shows and industry events, before looking ahead to where the biggest commercial opportunities for unmanned vessel technology may lie across maritime, offshore, and defense. If you would like to learn more, you can visit Tocaro Blue at www.tocaroblue.com or reach out to Breanna directly via LinkedIn. ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency. #unmannedvessels #autonomousnavigation #maritimetechnology #maritimepodcast #maritimetech

June 9, 202647 min

Ep 80: Commodities People | Inside the World's Leading Commodity Tech Events Business

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Ben Hillary, Managing Director at Commodities People, about his two decades in the commodity markets and events world and what has kept him at the centre of it. They explore what Commodities People does and the role it plays in the wider commodity tech ecosystem, from running global events to collecting buyer sentiment data that reveals how vendors and buyers are actually using events as part of their commercial strategy. Ben shares what separates vendors who consistently get strong ROI from those who don't, covering what the best do differently before, during, and after an event, and the common mistakes he sees repeated across the industry. The conversation also looks at how the role of events in the commodity tech buying journey has shifted over time, and what vendors need to bring to the table as AI and new data platforms reshape how firms evaluate and buy technology. Having scaled Commodities People across the US, Europe, and Dubai, Ben also reflects on the biggest commercial lessons in building an events business across very different markets, and offers practical advice for anyone earlier in their career in maritime software or commodity tech looking to build their profile and open doors through events. If you would like to learn more, you can visit Commodities People at www.commodities-people.com or reach out to Ben directly via LinkedIn. ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.

May 21, 202624 min

Ep 79: Voltic Shipping | Launching and Scaling a Modern Shipping Line

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Ryan Dooley, Chief Commercial Officer at Voltic Shipping, about his career across maritime and technology and what drew him to help shape the commercial direction of one of shipping's most ambitious new ventures. The conversation also covers the roadmap from chartering vessels through to fully solar-powered ships, and what it would mean for the economics of shipping if this model works at scale. If you would like to learn more, you can visit www.volticshipping.com or reach out to Ryan directly via LinkedIn or email at ryan@volticshipping.com. ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.

May 13, 202629 min

Ep 78: NAVTOR | The Evolution of Digital Navigation

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Todd Allen, Managing Director at NAVTOR, about his journey into the maritime technology space and what it means to lead a regional arm of a truly global organisation. They explore how passage planning and digital routing tools have evolved in recent years, and how modern navigation software is changing the way crews and operators make decisions onboard. Todd also shares what day-to-day life looks like as Managing Director of NAVTOR USA, including how he has built and managed a distributed team across the country and the lessons learned from making a remote structure work in practice. The conversation covers the broader challenges and benefits of operating within a global organisation, as well as how to approach selling complex software solutions into the maritime market. Looking ahead, Todd offers his perspective on the trends and shifts that will shape the future of navigation, routing, and maritime software more broadly, making this a must-listen for anyone following the digitalisation of the maritime industry. If you would like to learn more, you can visit www.navtor.com or reach out to Todd directly via LinkedIn. ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.

May 6, 202643 min

Ep 77: Robosys Automation | From Submarines to Autonomous Shipping

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Nigel Lee, Chief Strategy Officer at Robosys Automation, about his career journey from the Royal Navy through to the cutting edge of maritime autonomy. They explore what true autonomy in shipping actually looks like in practice, how close the industry is to making it a reality, and the unique challenges of selling complex, high-value solutions into both commercial and defense markets. Nigel shares how he approaches shaping commercial strategy at Robosys, including how to build the right sales team by balancing deep maritime expertise with strong SaaS and technology sales backgrounds. The conversation also covers the biggest obstacles slowing down industry-wide adoption of autonomous systems, and the leadership lessons Nigel has gathered across a career that spans military service and maritime technology. Whether you are from the maritime world, the defense sector, or the broader technology industry, this episode offers a fascinating look at where autonomous shipping is headed and what it takes to bring transformative solutions to a traditionally complex market. If you would like to learn more, you can visit Robosys Automation at robosysautomation.com ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.

April 22, 202637 min

Ep 76: Graham Bain | From Geologist to Energy Transition Analyst

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Graham Bain, Principal Analyst at Enverus & host of the Enverus Innovation Underground Series, about his journey from geology into the world of energy transition. They explore how data is shaping the modern energy landscape, the growing momentum behind technologies like carbon capture, geothermal, and lithium extraction, and how traditional oil and gas companies are navigating the shift in practice. Graham also shares his perspective on the role of AI in accelerating analysis, improving decision-making, and enabling faster, more connected insights across the sector. The conversation touches on common misconceptions around the pace of the energy transition, as well as what the next five to ten years could look like for emerging energy technologies and their commercial impact. If you’d like to learn more, you can visit Enverus at www.enverus.com or reach out to Graham directly via LinkedIn or email at graham.bain@enverus.com.

April 15, 202641 min

Ep 75: Youssef Elbehri | Selling Sustainability: The Reality of Commercial Roles in the Climate Economy

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast , Callum Beaumont speaks with Youssef Elbehri, Senior Business Development Manager at Sphera & host of Revert Ventures, about the realities of working in commercial roles within the climate economy. They discuss what sustainability consulting looks like today, the growing importance of emissions measurement and decarbonization, and the gap between ambition and execution that many organizations face. Youssef shares his perspective on selling sustainability solutions, how market conditions are shaping client conversations, and what it really takes to balance purpose with commercial outcomes in this space. They also touch on the future of the industry and the opportunities for professionals looking to build careers in sustainability and climate-focused roles. If you’d like to learn more, you can visit Sphera at www.sphera.com , and check out Youssef’s podcast Revert Ventures on YouTube and other podcast platforms. ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont , the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.

April 8, 202626 min

Ep 74: Seacraft IT | Rethinking How Maritime Operators Discover and Adopt Technology

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub - The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont speaks with Gayle Mardell, Co-Founder & Director at Seacraft IT, about how maritime operators discover and adopt technology. They explore the challenges faced by both operators and IT vendors in navigating the fragmented maritime tech landscape, and how Seacraft IT is building a marketplace to simplify discovery, evaluation, and implementation. Gayle shares insights from her cross-industry experience, including lessons from aviation, and discusses where maritime currently sits in its digitalisation journey. The conversation also dives into early feedback from vendors, the importance of accessibility in tech adoption, and how platforms like Seacraft IT could shape the future of the industry. If you’d like to reach out to Gayle or learn more about Seacraft IT, you may visit www.seacraftit.com, connect with her LinkedIn or email info@seacraftit.com ++ This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.